All Video Components

Editors' Take: Nvidia's new GeForce 7800 GTX chip makes this 3D graphics card exceedingly powerful. Anything else in the box only sweetens the deal.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX, 2048 x 1536 / 75 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for the fastest, most cutting-edge 3D card on the market, look no further. For now, Nvidia's GeForce 7800 GTX is it.

Specs: 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

Editors' Take: ATI's Radeon X300 SE won't do 3D games justice, but the right bundle can provide that extra video port you've been looking for.

Specs: ATI Radeon X300 SE, 2048 x 1536, 128 MB, PC, 2

Editors' Take: ATI's Radeon X300SE won't do 3D games justice, but the right bundle can provide that extra video port you've been looking for.

Specs: ATI Radeon X300 SE, 128 MB, PC

Editors' Take: ATI's Radeon X300SE won't do 3D games justice, but the right bundle can provide that extra video port you've been looking for.

The Bottom Line: ATI's Radeon X300 SE will satisfy users looking for a good basic 2D video card, but spend a few more bucks if 3D is important to you.

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a cheap way to add dual-monitor support, eVGA's e-GeForce 6200 TC will hook you up. But stay away if you need 3D power.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6200, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 32 MB, PC, 2

The Bottom Line: The ATI Radeon X800 XL is unmatched when it comes to providing top-notch 3D speed at a low price. It's our current favorite standalone card.

Specs: ATI Radeon X800 XL, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

The Bottom Line: ATI's Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition is one of the fastest solutions out there that doesn't require to you to buy a pair of video cards.

Specs: ATI Radeon X850 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

The Bottom Line: ATI's new midrange Radeon X700 XT delivers fair performance, but neither it nor its Nvidia-based competition satisfies in newer games.

Specs: ATI Radeon X700 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, PC, 2